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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
3
Reading humor and a riot tale from a small Texas town are interwoven. A clever Texas Ranger arrives solo to quell a disturbance as officials question whether a riot exists. A reporter’s first assignment yields a tale of whispers, hostesses, and rumored bank presidents.
A new reporter, Bill,Fresh from college joins the local staff and learns a strict rule from the city editor. He is told to avoid presenting uncertain items as fact and to use hedging words like alleged rumored claimed or it was said for unverified information.
A railroad accident leaves cars scattered and passengers moaning. A wandering tramp first on the scene asks about a claim agent before moving aside to help, while a conscious passenger answers no. The text ends with a sudden punchline about a canceled dentist appointment.
The saying notes the contrast between annual earnings and the hardship of living without income. It underscores the anxiety of financial instability and the pressure to sustain basic needs amid income gaps.
A bored private inspires a prank in the latrine by pulling a cord to raise all commode seats during inspection. Officers remark on the spectacle as the mischief interrupts routine. Jokes at the expense of a sergeant and a waiter pepper the tale.
Sam Flynn and his coal black stallion Dusky Pete once played the race card as a soft match flyer. In a Tennessee town Judge McMinamee predicted a dark horse would win, and Pete surged to the lead at three quarters and claimed the purse, stunning local favorites.
Legal citation No 58346 lists numerous heirs and representatives for several deceased individuals connected to Finis E Foust and Mildred Ann Foust. It commands appearance before the Grayson County District Court on October 9, 1950, in Sherman Texas, regarding title and possession of two described land tracts totaling 80 acres. The petition was filed August 23, 1950.
Texas A and M College extension engineer W S Allen advises farmers to plan painting for fall with September and October best. He warns surface prep, dryness after rain, proper oil balance to avoid slow drying or rapid wear, and correct brushing to prevent cracking and wrinkling of coats.
In The Dalles Oregon farmers in Wasco County purchase over four tons of dehydrated molasses to mix with hay. The feed distributor notes cows now prefer the molasses powder added to their loft hay.
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